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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Rockaway, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Rockaway
$2,797/mo
32%vs previous year
The average rent in Rockaway is $2,797 per month as of June 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $847 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Rockaway
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Rockaway rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Rockaway, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Rockaway, NJ
Average rent prices in Rockaway have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 32% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Rockaway, NJ
Rent prices in Rockaway vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockaway is $2,872, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockaway run $2,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,880.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,940 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,275 | No Change |  21% | |
2 bedroom | $2,917 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,550 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,750 | No Change | 14% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rockaway, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,872 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,050 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,940
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,917
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last year
14%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rockaway, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rockaway, NJ, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Rockaway, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Rockaway and Boonton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Rockaway
43%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Rockaway, NJ is 4% lower than the median rent in Boonton, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,910
6%$2,880
2%$2,275
$2,300
$2,650
12%$2,400
$3,200
1%$4,850
34%$3,100
3%$2,765
30%$2,500
$1,700
Discover rentals in Rockaway, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rockaway
14 Valley View Dr, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
1 bath
$3,400
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Rockaway
69 Mount Hope Rd #1, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jun 13
2h ago
Rustic Ridge, Rockaway, NJ 07866
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075–$2,180
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Rustic Ridge, Rockaway, NJ 07866
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075–$2,180
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Rockaway
14 Valley View Dr, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
1 bath
$3,400
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Rockaway
69 Mount Hope Rd #1, Rockaway, NJ 07866
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jun 13
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Frequently asked questions for Rockaway, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Rockaway rental market.
How much is rent in Rockaway?
The average rent in Rockaway is $2,797 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Rockaway?
Average rent prices in Rockaway have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 32% since last year.
How does Rockaway rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Rockaway is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $847 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockaway?
To comfortably afford rent in Rockaway, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).